Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in District Heights, MD
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60 therapy dogs are listed in District Heights, MD
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in District Heights, MD
Father of twin boys with 10 years of experience providing educational and behavioral services to kiddos with intellectual, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Looking to pair with great families I can assist with appropriate and safe care.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care.
Enilen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am new to official childcare but willing to work hard, I have experience with nieces, nephews, and cousins. I have worked customer service for 4 years ranging in positions.
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
I am a very friendly, and caring person. I have more than 2 years of experience as a caregiver where I have taken care of people suffering from a variety of illnesses on both elderly people and young people. I am very available at any time you may need my services.
Reliable and experienced housekeeper with over 5 years experience maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of residences. Skilled at performing basic cleaning duties, deep sanitation, organizing spaces and tending to general housekeeping tasks in a time of efficient manner. Committed to providing clients with superior...
Florence can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hiii! I'm Toni, a Certified Instructional Coach for Elementary Literacy. I have been teaching for about 10 years. I have a Masters in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelors in Government and International Politics from George Mason University. I have worked with several different grade levels,...
Deanna B.
District Heights, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Loving, And Caring Babysitter At Your Service
Hi, I'm a 59-year-old who has been caring for children since the age of 13. I love all children. I have a spot in my heart for them all. I'm very trustworthy, kind, patient. I have reliable transportation and willing to help with short notice. I can sit from my home and I can start as early as 6:00 a.m. I am CPR and First Aide...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
My name is Loruama. I'm 29-year-old and I was an au pair for two wonderful families in Dallas, TX for 2 years. I have experience taking care of kids between 2 months to 9 years old. I also worked as a nanny for a families for almost a year. I'm from Brazil, but now I'm living in Long Island. I love both kids and animals and love...
Loruama can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Loruama is amazing with my children. I'm always in contact asking her to watch my kids and help me with the house. She helps me a lot! She's amazing with the kids (they love her) and does a wonderful job cleaning the house. I highly recommend her!"
Ingrid L.
Kai S.
Bladensburg, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting as well as a variety of other services I have been experienced for 2+years and I love dogs
Kai can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for some housecleaning opportunity; I have 5 years of experience, I work by my self some times if the house is too big I ask a friend to help me.
I provide all the supplies and equipment. The prices depends on the service you require.
I'm very flexible with the schedule.
I'm full Covid, flu vaccinated, also I...
Cecilia Mariela can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Cecilia is so wonderful. Her flexibility is what I love the most. She is willing to take more tasks and new chores as long as it is within her time limit. She never bothers if I have any remark on the work. She'd nicely accept it and work on it. I had few remakes...
Foaud A.
5.0
(2)
My name is Ciara, I am a college graduate and mother of one looking to make some extra money doing what I love, caring for children! I have been working with children, ages infant to 15 years, and enjoy every bit of it! I have over 12 years of experience; with some specialty in ABA therapy training for autism and developmental...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ciara was great working with my children. They were 4 and 1. They loved her and she was very playful with them. Very hands on and attentive! "
Care member
Edom A.
Hyattsville, MD
$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Compassionate And Loving Full Time Caregiver At Your Disposition
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have tremendous knowledge/experience interacting with the elderly population. I worked as a senior care provider for 6 years now. I worked with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorder. I assisted and enabled them to complete their ADLs such...
Edom can also help with: Dementia, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Edom while we were visiting DC for the holidays - she was a great companion to my mother and kept a watchful eye on her and helped orient her in unfamiliar surroundings. Edom was also lovely with the kids, my dog and rest of the family, and she is very...
Laura K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Fatmanur. I am originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and currently live in Edgewood, DC. I speak English and Turkish. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and I recently graduated with my master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. I'm the eldest child of four and I have helped raise them...
Fatmanur can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fatmanur has been caring for our son since he was 6 months old. She is very hands on and loving with him. He is excelling at milestones and is always happy with her. Fatmanur is reliable and very professional. We are very happy to have met her!"
Pooja G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs caregiver for over 25 years and care for clients of all ages.
I empathetically and patiently Provide for the clients emotional, physical and mental needs.
I provide support with daily tasks to all my challenged clients with love and respect.
I accompany to school/classes/therapies if desire and...
4.0
"Annette, went above and beyond in her duties! What a blessing she is."
Samantha B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant with first aid certification, CPR certified with 25 plus years of experience. I am 100% knowledgeable to senior care. My profession is a CNA/HHA with hospital experience. I am dependable, trustworthy and loyal with a great attitude. My interest is to provide families with great nurturing...
Juanita can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Juanita was professional, punctual and compassionate. She cared for my mom while I was traveling. I would hire her again without hesitation. "
Doreen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been watching over children (siblings and younger cousins) since the age of 12. I've worked at a summer camp for five years preparing activities, classes, field trips, and fun time for children from the age of 8 to the age of 16. I've also worked as a baby sitter for a church taking care of, entertaining, and teaching...
Malya can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Malya is amazing! We hired her to care for our 11-month old son. She has sat for us on several occasions and each time things went well. Our son who is standoffish with new or unfamiliar people immediately took to her. She is very sweet and kind with him. And I...
Eliana J.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when when I was about 13 years old because I have five siblings and my mom is a single parent and she works a lot so I've been taking care of my sibling since I was very young. Also, I have work at takoma academy preps daycare for community service.
In my spare time, I like to chill watch, cooking...
Kyia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kyia helped us out last minute when our usual sitter was not available. She was super communicative and great at asking questions. She was able to jump in and talk to my kids right away when she met them and get then through their night time routine perfectly."
Bayley M.
Hailey F.
Washington, DC
$17-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do a lot of testing, therapy, and parent/teacher collaborative work for students with anxiety, autism, , and learning disabilities. I am passionate about improving the health of students :) . In the meantime, I am looking to find a family to work with! I love kids of all ages, and have the expertise to work with children with...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Always on time. Flexible. Great energy. Very pleasant personality. Our little one has had lots of fun with her and has learned so much!"
Melissa J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services.
In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again"
Cory P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Of service to SENIORS and Adults more than 10 years! With documented experience and acquired skill to provide optimal care for you or your loved one's. Experience that ensures a prompt response, urgent care and attentive compassion.
Accessibility Experience- Hoyer Lift un/motorized, Wheelchair un/motorized, Sit-to-Stand,...
Leah can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Leah has a big heart and always encourages her clients no matter their age. When she says you can do something; she makes sure they can. She is a very sweet person inside and out."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in District Heights, MD
Loruama S.
5.0
Loruama is awesome! She is very reliable, punctual and sweet. She is also honest, hardworking, dependable, kind, smart, and always has a positive can-do attitude!
She worked with our family, both as a babysitter and a housekeeper. She is amazing at both and would recommend her without hesitation!
- Marcella L.
Cecilia Mariela D.
5.0
Cecilia has been our house cleaner for almost a year now, and we absolutely LOVE her! She started with us in a small one bedroom and now cleans our much larger town home. We've hired her for general weekly cleanings and an initial deep clean when we moved.
Cecilia cleans so thoroughly. We have...
- Madeline F.
Ciara C.
5.0
Ciara was great working with my children. They were 4 and 1. They loved her and she was very playful with them. Very hands on and attentive!
- Care member
Edom A.
5.0
We hired Edom while we were visiting DC for the holidays - she was a great companion to my mother and kept a watchful eye on her and helped orient her in unfamiliar surroundings. Edom was also lovely with the kids, my dog and rest of the family, and she is very responsible, communicative and...
- Laura K.
Fatmanur B.
5.0
I'm so incredibly thankful for Fatmanur. Highly recommend - warm, patient, and my kids really enjoy being with her!
- Pauline H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in District Heights, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in District Heights, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in District Heights, MD, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in District Heights, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in District Heights, MD is $18.75 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in District Heights, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in District Heights, MD. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in District Heights, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in District Heights, MD, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in District Heights, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in District Heights, MD, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.